NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac (PIA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to move its Command and Admiral Staff College to the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, a move aimed at strengthening its leadership training and institutional capacity development.
This transfer aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda for infrastructure modernization, regional development, and strengthening of national security institutions.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang said the relocation strengthens New Clark City’s role as an alternative government hub outside Metro Manila, hosting and providing national government agencies with modern, disaster-resilient facilities.
“The establishment of the PCG’s Command and Admiral Staff College in New Clark City reflects growing confidence in the city as a secure and resilient location for critical institutions,” he said.
Meanwhile, New Clark Government Center (NCGC) Chairperson Isaac David added that the move aligns PCG’s future leadership training with the city’s vision of sustainability, security, and institutional strength.
“New Clark City is a city built with foresight — outside congestion, above flood risk, and structured to support national institutions that must endure and perform under any circumstance,” he explained.
Under the agreement between the NCGC and PCG, the college will occupy the entire 4th floor of the North and South Towers of the Government Building, while the 6th floor of the Acacia Building will serve as its dormitory facility.
By relocating the Command and Admiral Staff College to New Clark City, the government reinforces its commitment to ensure balanced regional growth and continuity of government operations, while investing in the professional development of uniformed services that protects the nation’s maritime and economic interests.
Other than the staff college, other institutions being developed in New Clark City include the Philippine Space Agency headquarters, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas complex, and the proposed Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines. (CLJD/AJRR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)
